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SEC 40: Oppurtunity Knocks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Giggalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Capture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capture is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Soul Survivor" - Young Jeezy ft. Akon. Geoff Giggalo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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317 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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259 lbs
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Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geoff Giggalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Capture!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capture moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Geoff Giggalo has been cut.
Capture works over Giggalo's head and body with a nice combination.
Capture throws a series of punches but Giggalo moves out of range.
Giggalo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Giggalo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Capture to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Capture is trying to keep Giggalo in close.
Capture looking for a guillotine here but Giggalo defends easily.
Giggalo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Capture working a defensive guard here.
Giggalo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giggalo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giggalo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Giggalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Capture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Giggalo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Giggalo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giggalo postures up in Capture's guard and throws a big left but Capture blocks it.
Giggalo looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Giggalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Terry Capture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giggalo throws a hook to the side of Capture's head but Capture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capture misses with a wild combination.
Capture throws a right and a left that Giggalo avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Capture misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giggalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Giggalo throws a series of punches but Capture avoids them all with ease.
Capture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Capture looks to score with a jab to the body but Giggalo is just out of range.
Capture scores with a shot to the body.
Capture throws a sloppy head kick and Giggalo moves out of range easily.
Capture changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Capture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Giggalo rushes Capture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Capture misses with a punch on the inside.
Giggalo breaks the clinch.
Giggalo slips under a jab from Capture.
Capture misses the shot to the body.
Giggalo dodges the punch combination from Capture.
Giggalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Capture goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giggalo has closed the distance and engaged Capture in a clinch.
Capture is working for takedown but Giggalo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Giggalo is trying to trip Capture. He has hold of a leg but Capture is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Giggalo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Giggalo trying to control but Capture is working from the bottom.
Capture has momentary wrist control but Giggalo slips an elbow through the middle.
Capture had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Giggalo defends it easily.
Capture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capture looks gassed!
Giggalo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giggalo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Capture keeping moving, preventing Giggalo from controlling successfully.
Giggalo has gone for a leg lock! Capture slips out almost immediately though and dives into Giggalo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giggalo keeping moving, preventing Capture from controlling successfully.
Giggalo pushes Capture off and gets back to his feet.
Capture swinging wildly here.
Capture throws a front kick aimed at Giggalo's knee but Giggalo avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Capture does no damage.
Capture misses with a two punch combination.
Capture darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Capture throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Geoff Giggalo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Geoff Giggalo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Giggalo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Capture wants to improve his position but Giggalo is controlling well.
Capture regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Giggalo.
Giggalo wants to control from the top but Capture keeps moving.
Capture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Giggalo's guard.
Giggalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Giggalo tries to get out of the position.
Capture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giggalo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giggalo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Giggalo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Capture stacks Giggalo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Capture!
Capture lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giggalo wants to get back to his feet.
Giggalo is trying to improve his position.
Capture throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Capture trying to control the position but Giggalo is working away.
Capture looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Capture thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Capture is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Giggalo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Giggalo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Capture's arms.
Giggalo turns into Capture and is now in his guard.
Giggalo wants to control from the top but Capture keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Giggalo trying to control but Capture is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giggalo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Giggalo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Capture scores with a push kick.
Giggalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Capture cracks Giggalo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Capture connects with a right hand. Giggalo shakes it off.
Capture stuffs the takedown.
Crunch! Capture slams his shin into Giggalo's torso.
Capture lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Capture lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capture scores with a shot to the body.
Capture throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capture chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Giggalo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Capture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Capture fails to land with a series of punches.
Capture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Capture scores with a leg kick.
Terry Capture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Capture scores with a punch to the head.
Capture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Capture swinging wildly here.
Capture moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Giggalo at a distance.
Capture is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Giggalo rather than just go for the knockout.
Giggalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Giggalo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Giggalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Capture.
Capture misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Capture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Geoff Giggalo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Capture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capture lands with a good body shot.
Giggalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Capture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Giggalo does no damage.
Capture scores with a kick to the body.
Capture lands a two punch combo.
Capture throws a sloppy head kick and Giggalo moves out of range easily.
Capture lands with a nice combination. Giggalo backs away looking to recover.
Capture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giggalo.
Capture looks to land a combination but Giggalo avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Capture.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capture throws a right and a left that Giggalo avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Giggalo avoids the head kick by Capture.
Capture looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Capture throws a leg kick which misses Giggalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Giggalo tries to avoid it.
Giggalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Capture can pounce on him.
Capture connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capture misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Capture. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Capture.
Capture throws a nice looking combination but Giggalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giggalo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Capture misses.
Giggalo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Capture, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Capture.
Giggalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Capture tries to bum rush Giggalo with a series of wild strikes but Giggalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Giggalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Capture.
Giggalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capture.
Nice shot by Capture.
Capture scores with a body shot.
Giggalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capture. Giggalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capture lands with a hook. Giggalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Giggalo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Giggalo.
Capture jumps guard.
Capture is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giggalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Capture is retaining full guard.
Capture looking to control.
Giggalo prevents Capture from getting back to his feet.
Giggalo wants to control from the top but Capture keeps moving.
Giggalo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Capture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giggalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Capture turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Capture throws a hook but Giggalo avoids it easily.
Capture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Capture lands with a nice combination. Giggalo backs away looking to recover.
Capture walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Giggalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Giggalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Capture misses with a two punch combination.
Capture defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Giggalo.
Capture goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Capture closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Giggalo gets a takedown into half guard.
Giggalo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capture's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capture kicks off Giggalo and gets to his feet.
Giggalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Capture misses with a two punch combination.
Capture misses with a wild combination.
Giggalo tries to move into range but Capture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Giggalo misses with a straight left.
Capture throws a series of punches but Giggalo avoids them all with ease.
Capture throws a series of punches but Giggalo moves out of range.
Capture lands a jab-cross combination.
Capture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giggalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Capture as Giggalo shoots in.
Capture misses with a few strikes there.
Terry Capture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capture misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Capture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Capture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Capture has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Capture!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hattori Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mayorga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hattori Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Mayorga !
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayorga .
Mayorga shoots in but Chiba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mayorga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chiba but Chiba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chiba slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayorga , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hattori Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mayorga .
Mayorga shoots in for a double leg but Chiba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mayorga .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayorga looks for a takedown but Chiba sprawls well.
Chiba with a poor takedown
and Mayorga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mayorga looks gassed!
Mayorga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chiba dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chiba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayorga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiba stopping the sweep attempt from Mayorga .
Chiba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mayorga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mayorga looking to ground and pound but Chiba is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayorga swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chiba is now in Mayorga 's guard. A big mistake from Mayorga there, giving up the dominant position!
Chiba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayorga is keeping the position for now.
Mayorga has his feet on Chiba's thighs here. He's pushed Chiba off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chiba screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Mayorga !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tonny Chopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Karhim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhim has chosen Three Days Grace - The Good Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tonny Chopper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonny Chopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raul Karhim!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhim misses with a series of wild punches.
Karhim blocks a head kick by Chopper.
Chopper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karhim.
Chopper rushes Karhim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karhim is trying to force a seperation but Chopper has the dominant position.
Chopper stalling against the cage.
Karhim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raul Karhim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chopper.
Karhim stuffs the takedown attempt from Chopper. Chopper gets slowly back to his feet.
Karhim misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chopper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karhim is fending him off so far but Chopper persists. Nope, Karhim circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonny Chopper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chopper.
Karhim looks for the body kick but Chopper saw that one coming.
Chopper shoots in looking for a takedown. Karhim tries to sprawl out of it but Chopper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karhim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karhim stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karhim.
Chopper tries for a takedown but Karhim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karhim tries to clinch but Chopper moves out of range.
No luck for Chopper with that takedown attempt.
Chopper is breathing heavily.
Karhim missing with a left hand there. Chopper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chopper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chopper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karhim forces Chopper back against the cage and clinches.
Karhim pulls Chopper into guard.
Karhim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chopper escapes and throws Karhim's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chopper decides to stand back up. Chopper steps back and let's Karhim get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karhim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chopper backs up against the cage.
It looks like Tonny Chopper has been cut.
Karhim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chopper moves away.
Karhim throws a right and a left that Chopper avoids nicely.
Chopper shoots in and bounces Karhim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chopper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karhim looking for subs off his back but Chopper has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chopper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karhim's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopper is looking to advance position but Karhim won't allow it.
Karhim trying to control here.
Karhim tries to kick Chopper off but Chopper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chopper wants to work for an arm triangle but Karhim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chopper stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Karhim to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karhim fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chopper is defended easily by Karhim.
Chopper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karhim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chopper fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Chopper does no damage.
Karhim darts in trying to clinch
and Chopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karhim misses with a straight right.
Karhim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chopper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karhim sprawls well. Karhim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chopper gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tonny Chopper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tonny Chopper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karhim is looking to clinch but Chopper is avoiding it.
Chopper shoots for a double leg takedown but Karhim sprawls well. He's pushed Chopper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karhim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chopper avoids the head kick by Karhim.
Chopper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karhim moves in looking to clinch but Chopper pushes him off.
Karhim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chopper counters with a nice uppercut.
Chopper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karhim avoids it really well and circles away.
Karhim wants to clinch
and Chopper counters by moving into the clinch.
Karhim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chopper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Karhim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chopper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karhim shoots in for a double leg but Chopper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tonny Chopper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chopper scores with a one two! Karhim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karhim misses with a body kick.
Karhim stuffs the takedown attempt from Chopper. Chopper gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonny Chopper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chopper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chopper wants to get up but he can't break Karhim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Karhim looking to control.
Karhim has a closed guard, preventing Chopper from standing up.
Chopper is looking to work some ground and pound but Karhim has wrist control.
Karhim looking to control.
Karhim keeping moving, preventing Chopper from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhim controls Chopper momentarily but Chopper frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karhim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chopper lands a two punch combo.
Chopper shoots in for a takedown but Karhim shows good takedown defense.
Karhim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chopper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhim looking for a guillotine here but Chopper defends easily.
Karhim tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopper tries to free his leg and advance position but Karhim is retaining full guard.
Karhim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chopper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chopper misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chopper tries for a kimura but Karhim is defending well.
Karhim is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karhim can't do much from the bottom here.
Chopper staying calm.
Karhim is looking to reverse the position.
Chopper trying to control the position but Karhim is working away.
Karhim is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonny Chopper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tonny Chopper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Karhim misses with a few strikes there.
Chopper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karhim is fending him off so far but Chopper persists. Nope, Karhim circles away and we're back to standing.
Chopper shoots in but Karhim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karhim throws a body punch but Chopper moves out of range.
Karhim tries to clinch up.
Karhim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karhim tries a head kick but it misses.
Chopper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Karhim looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chopper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Karhim tries to improve position but can't.
Chopper slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Karhim.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karhim is desperately trying to improve his position but Chopper has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhim wants to control but Chopper is having none of it.
Chopper landing strikes, looking to finish!
Karhim is trying desperately to improve position.
Karhim wants to hold on but Chopper pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karhim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chopper working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chopper tries to control but Karhim wriggling away.
Chopper avoids the attempt from Karhim to control.
Chopper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karhim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karhim regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chopper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karhim defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karhim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karhim missing with punches from the bottom.
Karhim is looking for a sweep. Chopper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karhim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chopper is pressing down on Karhim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karhim is holding on for now.
Tonny Chopper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chopper decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Chopper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karhim circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonny Chopper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhim throws a nice looking combination but Chopper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raul Karhim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karhim fails to land with a series of punches.
Karhim doesn't manage to clinch there - Chopper circles away.
Chopper with a nice cross.
No joy there for Karhim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chopper moves out of range as Karhim throws a body kick.
Karhim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chopper defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chopper closes the distance and clinches.
Tonny Chopper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chopper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonny Chopper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chopper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonny Chopper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Te Mana Lumotuffio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumotuffio comes to the cage accompanied by Kamate - All Blacks. Max Power will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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24
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Te Mana Lumotuffio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power lands a big head kick that sends Lumotuffio tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Lumotuffio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Te Mana Lumotuffio has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lumotuffio slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Power throws a right and a left that Lumotuffio avoids nicely.
Lumotuffio gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Lumotuffio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Power takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lumotuffio lands an elbow.
Power is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lumotuffio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lumotuffio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lumotuffio working the head and body with strikes.
Power struggling a bit here.
Power is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumotuffio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Power tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lumotuffio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Power is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Power tries to bench press Lumotuffio off him but Lumotuffio keeps the position.
Lumotuffio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Power tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lumotuffio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Power manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to maintain the position but Lumotuffio is very close to passing his half guard.
Power wants to improve his position but Lumotuffio is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumotuffio is looking for a kimura here.
Power wants to improve his position but Lumotuffio is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power trying to hold on to Lumotuffio's head to control him but Lumotuffio postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lumotuffio is thwarting Power's attempts to control the position.
Power is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lumotuffio is staying active.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lumotuffio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Power napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lumotuffio is trying to get an arm triangle but Power is defending well.
Lumotuffio is breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from Lumotuffio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lumotuffio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Power is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Power is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lumotuffio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely.
Lumotuffio tries to pass to full mount but Power defends it.
Power tries to kick Lumotuffio off but Lumotuffio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lumotuffio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Power has managed to free his arm - good work.
Power regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumotuffio looking to pass the guard.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Te Mana Lumotuffio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Te Mana Lumotuffio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lumotuffio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lumotuffio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lumotuffio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Power is trying to stand up here but Lumotuffio is controlling him well.
Lumotuffio lands strikes from half guard.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
Power is looking to control Lumotuffio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Power avoid being mounted?
Lumotuffio working Power over with strikes.
Lumotuffio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lumotuffio.
Power avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lumotuffio.
Lumotuffio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Power trying to hold on to Lumotuffio's head to control him but Lumotuffio postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Power throws a right hand that Lumotuffio ducks under and follows up with a left that Lumotuffio also avoids with ease.
Lumotuffio takes one to the side of the head.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power thumps Lumotuffio with a low kick.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Power.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Power.
Power connects with a jab.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Max Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power with a poor takedown
and Lumotuffio counters with a takedown into side control.
Lumotuffio is chipping away with strikes.
Power is trying to get back to half guard.
Lumotuffio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lumotuffio fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lumotuffio working away.
Lumotuffio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lumotuffio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Power taking punishment in the form of punches.
Power wants to get back to his feet but Lumotuffio drags him back down.
Lumotuffio lands a few punches from side control.
Lumotuffio swings around for an armbar but Power sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lumotuffio's guard.
Power is working Lumotuffio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Power trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Power trying to control but Lumotuffio is working from the bottom.
Lumotuffio is looking for a triangle but Power pushes his legs off easily.
Power trying to control but Lumotuffio is working from the bottom.
Lumotuffio trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Power is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lumotuffio working for a triangle but Power defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power trying to control but Lumotuffio is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Te Mana Lumotuffio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Power misses with a combination
so Lumotuffio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Power keeping moving, preventing Lumotuffio from controlling successfully.
Lumotuffio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power can't keep his opponent in guard - Lumotuffio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Power gets full guard.
Power is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power has control of Lumotuffio's left arm, preventing Lumotuffio from doing any damage.
Lumotuffio trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lumotuffio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lumotuffio throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely.
Lumotuffio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Power is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lumotuffio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lumotuffio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Power won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumotuffio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Power knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lumotuffio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lumotuffio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Power is trying to control Lumotuffio's posture but Lumotuffio avoids it.
Lumotuffio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Power is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Power is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Power is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lumotuffio prevents Power from improving his position.
Lumotuffio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lumotuffio misses with a head shot. Power uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lumotuffio postures up.
Lumotuffio postures up in Power's guard and throws a big left but Power blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Power keeping moving, preventing Lumotuffio from controlling successfully.
Power is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Te Mana Lumotuffio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lumotuffio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Power throws a combination that misses
and Lumotuffio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lumotuffio lands with a punch from half guard.
Lumotuffio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Power defending well though.
Lumotuffio trying to mount his opponent but Power defends it.
Power is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lumotuffio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Te Mana Lumotuffio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lumotuffio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Te Mana Lumotuffio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deon Du Plessis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Seal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Du Plessis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fort Minor - Remember the name. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
168 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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23
162 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deon Du Plessis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Seal!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Plessis takes the fight into the clinch.
Du Plessis wants the takedown. Seal is fighting it off but Du Plessis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Seal's guard against the cage.
Du Plessis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Du Plessis content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Du Plessis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seal pulls Du Plessis in to control the position.
Du Plessis postures up in Seal's guard and throws a big left but Seal blocks it.
Seal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Du Plessis is controlling him.
Du Plessis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seal is working an open guard so Du Plessis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Du Plessis but Du Plessis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Du Plessis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Seal. Seal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Du Plessis as he connects with a hook.
Du Plessis misses with a few strikes there.
Seal looks to clinch
and Du Plessis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Seal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Du Plessis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seal is rocked!
Du Plessis looks to land a combination but Seal avoids it well.
Seal is still on wobbly legs! Can Du Plessis finish him?
Deon Du Plessis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Plessis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seal seems to have recovered his senses.
Du Plessis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Seal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Du Plessis counters with a crisp right that sends Seal to the canvas! Du Plessis follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deon Du Plessis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy The Crocodile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diablo comes into the arena with Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Dick Diablo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dick Diablo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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176 lbs
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22
178 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Diablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy The Crocodile!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crocodile throws a hook but Diablo blocks it.
The Crocodile stuffs the takedown.
The Crocodile lands with a cross.
The Crocodile keeps the fight on the outside.
The Crocodile thows a body shot but no joy.
The Crocodile swats away the attempt to clinch by Diablo.
Diablo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diablo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diablo trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crocodile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diablo tries to free his leg and advance position but The Crocodile is retaining full guard.
Diablo throws and elbow that misses. The Crocodile uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diablo's guard. Nice move by The Crocodile!
The Crocodile is looking to work some ground and pound but Diablo has wrist control.
The Crocodile wants to control from the top but Diablo keeps moving.
The Crocodile is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diablo keeping moving, preventing The Crocodile from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Crocodile postures up in Diablo's guard and throws a big left but Diablo blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diablo fails to land the takedown.
Diablo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diablo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diablo moves into the clinch successfully.
The Crocodile lands a nice uppercut.
The Crocodile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diablo.
Diablo wants the takedown. The Crocodile is fighting it off but Diablo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in The Crocodile's guard against the cage.
Diablo trying to control but The Crocodile is working from the bottom.
Diablo is really struggling to control The Crocodile but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diablo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Crocodile pulls Diablo in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that The Crocodile has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diablo is looking to work some ground and pound but The Crocodile has wrist control.
Diablo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Crocodile is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Crocodile looks for the body kick but Diablo saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile throws a combination. Diablo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Dick Diablo has been cut.
Diablo shoots for a double leg takedown but The Crocodile sprawls well. He's pushed Diablo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Diablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for The Crocodile.
Diablo avoids the body shot from The Crocodile.
Diablo shoots in for a takedown but The Crocodile shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Crocodile throws out a loose jab but Diablo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Diablo.
Diablo slips a jab and a cross from The Crocodile.
Diablo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diablo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Crocodile was covering up waiting for the punch and Diablo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Crocodile is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Crocodile is stalling here. Diablo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Crocodile seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diablo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Diablo wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Crocodile keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diablo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diablo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Crocodile rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diablo's guard! Nice work there by The Crocodile!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crocodile throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy The Crocodile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Diablo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Crocodile misses with a double jab.
The Crocodile misses the shot to the body.
The Crocodile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Crocodile wants it to stay on the feet.
Diablo with a nice cross.
The Crocodile stalks Diablo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diablo's face. Diablo staggers backwards, shaken.
Diablo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Crocodile's guard.
Diablo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Crocodile trying to control the position.
Diablo wants to control from the top but The Crocodile keeps moving.
Diablo thows a big elbow that misses.
Diablo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diablo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Crocodile dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crocodile is working Diablo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Crocodile stands up from Diablo's guard - The Crocodile perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Crocodile stuns Diablo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - The Crocodile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diablo slips a jab and a cross from The Crocodile.
Diablo misses with a hook. The Crocodile ducked under it nicely.
The Crocodile takes a swing at Diablo's ribcage but misses.
The Crocodile looks to land a combination but Diablo avoids it well.
Diablo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Crocodile defends it nicely.
The Crocodile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diablo was well out of range. Poor timing from The Crocodile.
Diablo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Crocodile finds it's way round the side to connect with Diablo's head.
Diablo lands a jab to the head.
The Crocodile fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jimmy The Crocodile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crocodile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Crocodile wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Diablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crocodile moves out of range as Diablo strikes.
The Crocodile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diablo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diablo.
The Crocodile is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Crocodile throws an elbow but misses.
Diablo misses with some punches.
Diablo is trying to drag The Crocodile to the mat but The Crocodile just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Crocodile breaks the clinch.
Diablo blocks a low kick nicely.
Diablo throws a jab when The Crocodile was well out of range.
Diablo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Crocodile.
Nice takedown defense from The Crocodile. No joy for Diablo on that attempt.
Jimmy The Crocodile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Crocodile lands with a cross.
The Crocodile lands a jab to the head.
The Crocodile takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diablo has a takedown stuffed.
Diablo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Crocodile.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Crocodile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Crocodile's corner calls for a 1-2. The Crocodile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diablo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Crocodile.
Diablo shoots in and drives through. The Crocodile sprawls well.
Diablo tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Crocodile sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diablo somewhat.
The Crocodile cracks Diablo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Crocodile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diablo slips a jab and a cross from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile misses with an uppercut.
The Crocodile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diablo's hands.
Diablo fails with a takedown attempt.
A cross from Diablo lands.
No joy there for The Crocodile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Crocodile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Crocodile is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile clobbers Diablo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diablo misses with a few strikes there.
The Crocodile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diablo.
No joy there for The Crocodile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diablo scores with a takedown into The Crocodile's guard.
Diablo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Crocodile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diablo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diablo with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diablo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crocodile works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diablo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy The Crocodile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Diablo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Crocodile thows a leg kick but Diablo checks it
and Diablo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Diablo.
Diablo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Crocodile is fending him off so far but Diablo persists. Nope, The Crocodile circles away and we're back to standing.
Diablo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Crocodile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diablo.
The Crocodile lands with a nice body kick.
Diablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by The Crocodile misses
and Diablo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. The Crocodile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diablo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jimmy The Crocodile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Crocodile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Crocodile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diablo clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Diablo on the inside.
The Crocodile stalling.
The Crocodile lands an elbow just above Diablo 's eye.
The Crocodile working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile wants to get back to striking at distance but Diablo won't allow it.
The Crocodile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diablo scores with a shot to the side of The Crocodile's head.
The Crocodile working Diablo over with knees to the body.
The Crocodile wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diablo has him pressed against the cage.
The Crocodile takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diablo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diablo tries to work over The Crocodile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Crocodile blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Diablo fails to land.
Diablo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diablo can't get the takedown.
Diablo takes an elbow to the temple.
Diablo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Crocodile fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Diablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crocodile throws a head kick that misses.
The Crocodile connects with a right hand. Diablo shakes it off.
Diablo closes the distance and clinches.
The Crocodile lands a nice uppercut.
Diablo swings wildly with an uppercut but The Crocodile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Crocodile works on Diablo's body with a couple of short punches.
Diablo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diablo takes an elbow to the temple.
The Crocodile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diablo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Crocodile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diablo drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Crocodile pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diablo blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crocodile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diablo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Crocodile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diablo moves away.
Diablo ducks under a wild hook from The Crocodile.
The Crocodile misses with a straight left.
The Crocodile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diablo circles away quickly and effectively.
The Crocodile just misses with a punch to the body.
The Crocodile throws a hook but Diablo blocks it.
Diablo shoots for a double leg takedown but The Crocodile sprawls well. He's pushed Diablo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Crocodile misses with an uppercut.
The Crocodile will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diablo fails with a takedown attempt.
Diablo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Crocodile throws a chopping leg kick but Diablo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Crocodile missing with a left hand there. Diablo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by The Crocodile misses
and Diablo counters by clinching up.
The Crocodile has a couple of punches blocked by Diablo.
A head punch on the inside from The Crocodile fails to land.
The Crocodile misses with a punch on the inside.
Diablo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diablo looking for a takedown.
A short left from The Crocodile.
Diablo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Crocodile gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Crocodile comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Crocodile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Crocodile misses the shot to the body.
Diablo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Crocodile.
Jab by Diablo.
Diablo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Crocodile manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diablo throwing strikes from guard but The Crocodile blocks nicely.
The Crocodile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diablo throws a strike but The Crocodile rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The Crocodile throwing strikes but missing.
Diablo wants to get back to his feet but The Crocodile is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jimmy The Crocodile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Crocodile is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diablo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Crocodile defends well.
Dick Diablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Crocodile is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick Diablo.
I think The Crocodile has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy The Crocodile!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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264 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Freddy Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rolger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samson.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Freddy Samson has been cut.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Samson misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Gracie tries to clinch but Samson moves out of range.
Samson shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot by Gracie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Samson shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Samson's head.
Samson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throwing shots but Samson is blocking nicely.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Samson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and beckons Samson to join him on the feet.
Samson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samson misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Samson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Samson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Samson has wrist control.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Samson didn't see that one coming.
Freddy Samson's cut is getting worse.
Samson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Samson duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Samson circles away easily
and Samson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie parries the strikes from Samson easily there. Samson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gracie to escape.
Samson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson misses with the ground and pound.
Samson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Gracie parries the strikes from Samson easily there. Samson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gracie to escape.
Samson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Samson crashes against the mat.
Samson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Samson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gracie works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Samson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samson defending well though.
Samson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samson defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson trying to control but Gracie postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolger Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Samson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Samson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Samson circles away.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Samson shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Samson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samson.
Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samson rather than just go for the knockout.
Samson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Samson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rolger Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Samson?
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rolger Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jeez, Freddy Samson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddy Samson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rolger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil James Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scottie Terrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lil James Lightning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lil James Lightning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scottie Terrier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Terrier.
Terrier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Terrier swings around for an armbar but Lightning sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Terrier's guard.
Terrier keeping moving, preventing Lightning from controlling successfully.
Lightning controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lightning has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Terrier has an active guard here but Lightning has managed to pass into half guard.
Terrier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lightning pulls his head out easily.
Terrier wants to improve his position but Lightning is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Lightning seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrier manages to get to full guard.
Terrier working for a triangle but Lightning defends it easily.
Terrier looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lightning is defending well. Terrier quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lightning has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Terrier celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scottie Terrier!
Scottie Terrier is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ooga Booga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This Life by Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers. Booga is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Invention of Music. Ooga Booga is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Winston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ooga Booga!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winston sprawls well. Winston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Booga gets slowly back to his feet.
Winston misses with a hook.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
Booga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Winston wants to get back to his feet.
Booga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winston defending well though.
Booga prevents Winston from standing back up.
Booga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Booga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston tries to kick Booga off but Booga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Booga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winston defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston is trying to stand up here but Booga is controlling him well.
Winston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Booga.
Winston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winston tries to get out of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Booga drops his hands momentarily and Winston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Booga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winston works over Booga's head and body with a nice combination.
Booga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Booga.
Winston jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booga fails to land the takedown.
Booga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Booga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back against the cage.
Booga wants a takedown but no success here.
Harry Winston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ooga Booga.
Winston letting Booga take a breather here.
Booga looks gassed!
Winston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ooga Booga has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booga is looking to clinch.
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Winston stuffs the takedown attempt from Booga. Booga gets slowly back to his feet.
Booga tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
Winston jabs Booga right on the nose. Booga blinks but takes it well.
Winston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winston scores with a jab to the body.
Ooga Booga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Winston misses.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Booga shoots in but Winston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winston lands a big right hand that sends Booga crashing to the mat! Winston stays standing though and waves Booga back to his feet!
Booga is rocked!
Crack! Winston connects with the perfect overhand right and Booga falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Winston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Leigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flare comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Also Sprach Zarathustra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Leigh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Flare!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Leigh.
Flare shoots in and drives through. Leigh sprawls well.
Leigh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leigh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flare throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown by Flare or perhaps it was just good defense by Leigh which made him look bad.
Leigh stuffs the takedown.
Bryan Leigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
Flare missing with a left hand there. Leigh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rick Flare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flare decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flare is looking to advance position but Leigh won't allow it.
Leigh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Leigh has one foot on Flare's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flare takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leigh moves away from the strike by Flare.
Leigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flare looks gassed!
Flare scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Leigh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leigh looking for a sweep. Not yet Leigh, not yet.
Flare drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leigh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leigh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leigh!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Flare's face as Leigh controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leigh gets to mount! Flare was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Flare really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leigh controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flare is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leigh controlling his opponent.
Flare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leigh trying to control but Flare is having none of it.
Flare sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Leigh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Flare tries to get to full guard but Leigh has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flare keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leigh trying to control from half guard but Flare is working away.
Flare gets full guard.
Leigh wanted to stand there but Flare had control of the position.
Leigh trying to control but Flare is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Leigh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Flare closes the distance and clinches up with Leigh, looking for a takedown. Flare pushes Leigh against the cage but Leigh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leigh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flare thows a body shot but no joy.
Leigh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Flare fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leigh avoids it really well and circles away.
Leigh throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare avoids a kick to the body.
Leigh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flare in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leigh.
Flare has a takedown stuffed.
Bryan Leigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leigh. That's going to slow Flare down.
Bryan Leigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leigh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leigh's waist but Leigh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flare off to one side.
Flare is breathing heavily.
Leigh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Leigh misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leigh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Leigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flare has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leigh finds it's way round the side to connect with Flare's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leigh is looking to clinch but Flare is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Leigh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick there by Leigh.
A head kick misses from Leigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leigh.
Leigh feints and then cracks Flare's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flare down.
Flare walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leigh throws a nice head kick!
Leigh tries to clinch up.
Leigh tries to clinch but Flare moves out of range.
Flare throws a series of punches but Leigh avoids them all with ease.
Leigh takes one to the side of the head.
Flare closes the distance and clinches up with Leigh, looking for a takedown. Flare pushes Leigh against the cage but Leigh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leigh lands a nice looking body shot.
Flare walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leigh.
Flare keeps the fight on the outside.
Flare's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leigh connects with a solid leg kick.
Leigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flare's calf.
Leigh delivers a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Flare crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leigh - the referee stops the clock and Flare gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leigh. Flare manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leigh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leigh effectively controlling the action here.
Flare managing to block the knees to the body from Leigh.
Flare is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flare tries to pull guard but Leigh won't allow it.
Leigh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Leigh dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leigh.
Flare shoots in for a takedown but Leigh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leigh rushes Flare and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flare has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Leigh.
Flare dodges an elbow strike from Leigh.
Leigh can't get the takedown.
Leigh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flare is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leigh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flare avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flare as Leigh tries to tie him up.
Leigh prevents Flare from breaking the clinch.
Flare wants a takedown but no success here.
Bryan Leigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leigh stalling.
Flare has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flare fails to pull guard.
Flare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Leigh.
Flare is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leigh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flare looking for a takedown.
Leigh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leigh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leigh delivers a nice body kick.
Flare fails with a takedown attempt.
Leigh lands with a nice body kick.
Leigh pushes Flare up against the cage in a clinch.
Leigh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flare's face.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leigh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flare can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by Leigh.
Leigh trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leigh has Flare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leigh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Flare is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leigh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Flare is pressed up against the cage. Leigh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flare down to the mat. Flare avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leigh misses with a head kick.
Leigh moves out of range as Flare strikes.
A big left from Flare misses.
Flare fails with a takedown attempt.
Leigh misses with an uppercut. Flare saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leigh takes one on the button.
Leigh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Flare walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flare will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leigh throws a push kick but Flare slaps the foot to one side.
Flare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leigh as he jumps to the side.
Leigh clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Leigh clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good leg kick by Leigh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flare looks to land a combination but Leigh avoids it well.
Leigh has closed the distance and engaged Flare in a clinch.
Leigh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flare is looking to break free of the clinch but Leigh has double underhooks.
Flare is trying to break the clinch but Leigh has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leigh obliges.
Flare jumps guard and drags Leigh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Flare is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Leigh tries to free his leg and advance position but Flare is retaining full guard.
Flare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leigh is aware though and is defending well.
Leigh passes Flare's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leigh is looking to advance position but Flare won't allow it.
Flare tries to roll over but Leigh keeps him under control.
Leigh decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Flare takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leigh.
Leigh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leigh stalling in the clinch but Flare improves position.
Flare has Leigh pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Flare pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Leigh tumbling to the mat - Flare dives into Leigh's guard.
Leigh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flare is controlling him.
Leigh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leigh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flare postures up in Leigh's guard and throws a big left but Leigh blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leigh wants to sweep here but Flare controlling him for the moment.
Flare working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flare throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leigh lands a front kick.
Flare shoots in looking for a takedown. Leigh tries to sprawl out of it but Flare keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flare shoots in and drives through. Leigh sprawls well.
Leigh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leigh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leigh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leigh trying to land knees to the body.
Leigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leigh cracks the inside of Flare's front leg.
Leigh is looking to slow Flare down with leg kicks.
Leigh tests Flare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leigh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Leigh had his way with Rick Flare in that round.
That's time! Leigh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Flare fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leigh throws a body punch but Flare moves out of range.
Flare takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leigh lands a high kick!
Leigh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flare feints and as Leigh raises his hands in defense, Flare changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flare with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flare chips away with some ground and pound.
Flare is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leigh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flare is looking to work some ground and pound but Leigh has wrist control.
Leigh controlling the position.
Flare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leigh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flare postures up.
Leigh pulls Flare in to control the position.
Flare wants to pass the guard but Leigh is keeping the position.
Flare drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Leigh dives on top into guard.
Leigh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leigh is one step ahead there.
Leigh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leigh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Flare is working an open guard so Leigh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rick Flare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leigh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bryan Leigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Leigh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leigh wants to clinch up but Flare keeps it at a distance.
Flare fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flare changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leigh tries to avoid it but Flare manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leigh to the ground. Leigh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bryan Leigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Flare.
Flare tries for a takedown but Leigh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Leigh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flare doesn't seem phased though.
Leigh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flare tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leigh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Flare will feel that in the morning.
Leigh scores with a nice head shot.
Leigh works the jab nicely.
Flare on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leigh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flare moves away.
Leigh lands a front kick.
Leigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryan Leigh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leigh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leigh pushes Flare away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Leigh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leigh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:44
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:44
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Leigh!
Bryan Leigh retains his welterweight title!
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